I am so SICK of this word, but the second half of this chapter was pretty EPIC. The hokage's all getting excited over Sasuke's decision, the interaction between the Fourth and Oro, the Second explaining his side of the story QUICKLY. Also the water guy's reaction to everyone joining forces, and trying to escape, I was even ale to tolerate Karin as well. Good finale to a drawn out flashback, bravo Kishi. Then all the hokage's standing on there respective stone head, would have been nice if we had a pic of all of them. Maybe a color quad panel would of really put it over the top.

I feel so bad for all the shinobi fighting currently, they are dying and giving it there all against Madra's combined power. Only for the first team to show up and basically wrap things up. The current generation of hokage's will really be downgraded once these three show up and take off the gloves. Interesting to see how powerful or how weak Sasuke is portrayed against Madra, fighting Itachi is one thing, but fighting Madra. Hmmm a little different scale.

I know it is looking quite far ahead but I wonder what the interaction between Sakura and Karin would be like. Will Sakura feel sorry for Karin, for being so obsessed over Sasuke or jealous. Will the village just wipe the slate clean for Sasuke because Naruto says so. I could kind of see that, as long as he helps rebuild the village and gets the ok in Naruto's eyes who will oppose him. I am sure Naruto and Sasuke will have a rivalry similar to the First and Madra, however they will remain friends. Will the Hokage's get to see a fight between Naruto and Sasuke before disappearing again, just to see how far the newest generation has come.

So many questions but good questions, not bad ones relating to bad writing.

"I got rid of my teeth at a young age because... I'm straight. Teeth are for gay people. That's why fairies come and get them. "

That was unexpected. I thought Sasuke would be his normal emo way and choose to destroy the village. I'm glad that he can be reasoned with, but I had hoped that Naruto would be the one to beat some sense into him. I'm not sure what I think. Am I pleased or not?

Not surprised at Sasuke's decision. We were all already banking on Sasuke having a change of heart before the story was through, but this was made even more likely when Kishi place him infront of the Hokages to make a decision (especially since he specifically wanted to hear the history from the 1st's mouth). Major props to Sasuke for being willing to accept he had an addiction and realizing he had to change his ways. Intervention:success!

So strange how utterly....WEAK Orochimaru seems in the presence of such a team. Orochimaru always had an air of scheming and endless contingencies about him, but this time he's practically at the whim of Sasuke. Basically he is now sasuke's BITCH! As glad as I am, I guess, that Orochi is helping out its so weird to accept him in such a submissive role. Well I guess thats what happens to people when they get their entire life's mission squashed, they are easily molded after that.

I was always vocal about my dislike for those flashbacks, still dont like em, but thank GOD Sasuke choose the logical path after all was said and done because that would've made the last 5-6 chapters of history one big waste of space. Stupid groupie Karin rejoins the bunch. For the love, and respect, of women out their please have Tobi or Madara cleeve her in 2 please! Bitch gets stabbed in the back and still worships the ground he walks on. Such a sad SAD excuse for a Konoichi. She makes Sakura look like Margaret Thatcher *R.I.P*

Next week Sasuke's father is going to get resurrected and talk to Sasuke. He will convince him to destroy the village. This event will create the opportunity for Naruto to turn him good again. Karin will get stabbed another 73 times with chidori through out this time sequence. She will forgive Sasuke for most of them (Learned Helplessness).

So strange how utterly....WEAK Orochimaru seems in the presence of such a team. Orochimaru always had an air of scheming and endless contingencies about him, but this time he's practically at the whim of Sasuke. Basically he is now sasuke's BITCH! As glad as I am, I guess, that Orochi is helping out its so weird to accept him in such a submissive role. Well I guess thats what happens to people when they get their entire life's mission squashed, they are easily molded after that.

COME ON, give Oro a break. He already got his feelings hurt this chapter. I loved how he asked Oro, are you sulking? LMAO. I started to see why so many ninjas liked him and respected him back in the day. When he isn't being his really creepy self, playing with snakes and giving off weird vibes of wanting to molest Sasuke's body he is cool. I guess everyone needed some time to think in this manga, I prefer this method over the VERY cliche, "Naruto beats them into submission by touching them with his heart." We all complained about it with various villains, finally a change.

Originally Posted by Tamiel

I think Sasuke just looked at it this way: "Should I tell them I will stop Madara, or get obliterated by the 4 previous Hokages?" *CHANGE OF HEART ON!*

Tamiel -

I don't know what reason he has to lie, Oro is still controlling them and Oro is on whatever side Sasuke is on. I am sure the medical nins could really benefit from Oro coming to the battlefield with his knowledge of healing techniques and his summoning. The only thing I am confused with is Naruto and Bee are going toe to toe with this guy are they going to tag out when the Hokage's show up, because they HAVE to be tired. Also how much longer can Madra possible go on, and what could he have up his sleeve. If anything I just want to see a clan that is superior to the Uchiha in action, all this time we have been led to believe they are gods. Watch how they are taken down so easily.

"I got rid of my teeth at a young age because... I'm straight. Teeth are for gay people. That's why fairies come and get them. "